Strong Start Early Care & Education

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Strong Start! I wanted reliable and thoughtful care for my daughter and have been continually impressed by my expectations being exceeded. Her teachers are so kind and loving toward her and she has such rich learning experiences at school. Drop offs are a breeze and she often doesn't want to leave because she's having so much fun! Communication is also very easy between teachers as well as the front office. Lastly, the facility is top notch! Super clean, safe and fun! Thank you to Marc and the staff at Strong Start. You are truly passionate about what you do and it shows!

We've had both of our boys 14 months and almost 3 years at Strong Start since September of 2019 and couldn't be happier. The teachers are dedicated, supportive, encouraging, thoughtful and loving: everything we had hoped for in early education. Our boys have thrived under their care and as parents it's been thrilling to see how much they've learned, the friends they've made and how much they truly enjoy "school." We give Strong Start our highest recommendation. - The McGowan Family

Strong Start is an outstanding preschool/daycare! My 3yo daughter transitioned easily to this new school when we recently moved to Trumbull. We love the "inquiry-based" learning curriculum where creativity, movement and hands-on learning is encouraged. My daughter is very happy at Strong Start and she comes home singing new songs and talking excitedly about her experiences at school every day. She has learned to "Be Safe, Be Kind and Be Responsible"... lessons that we should all be reminded of daily. Marc Hoffman and his staff are wonderful and they are extremely committed to providing children with an extraordinary early education experience. I highly recommend this program!!!

We've had our 18-month old enrolled full-time at Strong Start for the past 5 months and we absolutely love it there. It's clear the daily activities and lessons are thoughtfully planned out and adjusted accordingly to the children's needs. I've noticed such a positive change in our daughter since she started there. I know she's learning new things every week and it shows with her vocabulary & communication skills. They do science experiments and art projects weekly. She loves her teachers and the director Marc is always finding new ways to improve the center; it keeps getting better. We have no qualms about leaving our daughter there for 9 hours every day, she loves it. We highly recommend Strong Start and will definitely be sending future children there!

I cannot say enough good things about Strong Start!! I started my two boys back in October and I wish I had started them sooner. The teachers and the directors are phenomenal and I know they truly have the kids best interest at heart. The unique curriculum and philosophy of the school is evident in everything they do - I’ve seen my almost three year old make vast improvements in the short 5 months that he has been there from a developmental perspective. And the teachers did an amazing job in making his transition from another school a smooth one! My 8 month old loves all the interactive activities they do in the newborn room too. I know both boys are in great hands - learning and being cared for by the best teachers. I couldn’t be happier with Strong Start!

A Strong Start is excellent day care center. Deciding to put my 10 months old son in day care was hard decision, but all my first time mother worries were put at ease by GREAT TEAM working there. Teachers are amazing and genuinely care for the kids. Founder- Marc and Educational Director – Christina are always on site, know every child and parent and are hands on with the children. They are happy to help, answer any questions and willing to work with me if I have any special requests. They are truly like family and I could not be happier with their care. It's really worth mentioning Strong Start facility. It is new, bright, CLEAN and SAFE. I’m big fan of center’s indoor gym; I’ve never seen such in any other day care center that I’ve visited. I would definitely recommend Strong Start to any new parent.

I truly cannot recommend Strong Start Early Care & Education more! My daughter has been here since she was 4 months old and now she's 2.5. She loves going to school every day, has grown by leaps and bounds, and made wonderful friendships. After my husband, Strong Start was the second place I announced the news that we were pregnant with Baby #2 so I could get her on the list for daycare ASAP. If you're looking for a warm, nurturing, safe environment for your kids, you've found the right place.

I am so lucky and happy to have found Strong Start!! My son started there when he was a year old and has been there for 8 months now. I absolutely love everything about it. The director and assistant director are very easy to get in touch with and answer any questions or concerns that I have right away. I have even emailed the director over the weekend and gotten a quick response. My son has grown so much since he has started and is always so excited when we drive up for drop off and sometimes doesn't want to leave! He has made great friends! The facility itself is extremely clean, organized, and laid out very well. They have classrooms broken up by age with age-appropriate toys/activities. There are two outdoor play areas as well AND an indoor gym, so there are lots of places for the kids to play and have fun as well as their classroom for learning experiences and more play. I also love the hours 6:30-6:30, which allow for early drop off which is something I needed with my work schedule. I highly recommend Strong Start to anyone looking for a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for their child to grow in!

Strong Start has been an excellent school for my kids! I have a 15 month old in the toddler room she started in the infant room and a 4 year old in preschool. All the teachers have been so fantastic and supportive of the kids emotional, physical and cognitive develop. They have a great way of communicating with parents daily about the curriculum and what happened while they were at school. I always feel comfortable approaching the staff with questions and they really take care to see to the needs of each child. My children have learned and grown so much, but they are also so happy to be at school. It has been a wonderful place for our whole family.

We researched several Preschools in the area for our twin boys before we were fortunate enough to find Strong Start. From our first contact with Marc, via phone, to our tour and interview we were impressed with this school. We love their philosophy and the inquiry based curriculum as well as the teacher to child ratio. Our sons had never been in any form of day care and went from being at home with us to Strong Start. The transition went very smooth thanks to Marc and their teachers. They love their teachers and all of the other staff. The layout of the school is welcoming and makes for a conducive learning environment. As parents, we are impressed by the communication we receive through the weekly E-mailed curriculum, newsletters and daily reports from their teachers. We are very happy with our decision to send our boys to Strong Start.